Window fashions are key accessories to pulling a room together. By changing the lighting you can influence the dynamics of a room and have a dramatic impact on your space. Window fashions can reflect or compliment your style or create a specific mood. When choosing the right fashions for your windows, it’s best to begin by considering the basics.
1. Light Source
Make sure you know which direction your window faces because where the light is coming from is important. Light from the north is usually cold, clear and suggests energy-efficient window treatments, while light coming from the south is warm and strong all year and light-diffusing window coverings may be needed to guard your upholstery and rugs against fading and damage.
If your windows face east you may need window coverings that block UV rays for the bright, warm morning light as opposed to needing light controlling and diffusing solutions if the light comes from the west.
2. Function
Consider your needs and options when you choose your window fashions. Will you need to reduce glare while working at a desk near the window or while watching TV? Do you sleep during the day and require light blocking shades or do you have a curious child or pet and need cord controls to avoid tempting them?
3. Privacy
Privacy can be a significant factor if you have a bathroom window that looks directly into your neighbor’s home or you have a dining room that looks out onto a busy sidewalk.
4. Style
Choosing fabrics that enhance the beauty of your room or add interest to it with contrasting yet complementary colors is a wonderful option as is using natural materials, like bamboo, reeds and grasses or fine wood slats. These unique touches should be a reflection of your personal style.
Don’t just cover your windows. Window fashion is more than just window dressing. Call Acclaim Renovations and speak to an Interior Designer in The Woodlands, Texas today at (936) 271-0507.
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